Senior Motion Graphics Designer - Animation & VFX

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible working hours

Learning budget

Fully remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join a fully remote, award-winning creative team. You will conceptualize and produce high-impact animated graphics and VFX for diverse projects in arts & entertainment.

Responsibilities include developing concepts with directors, creating titles and logos, and ensuring brand consistency across platforms while embracing remote collaboration and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience in motion graphics and VFX.
• Proficient with After Effects and Cinema 4D and related plugins.
• Strong sense of animation, typography, color, and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Design, animate, and composite motion graphics and visual effects for broadcast and digital media.
• Collaborate with creative directors to develop concepts, storyboards, and animatics.
• Create titles, lower thirds, animated logos, and character animations.
• Ensure brand identity and visual consistency across work.
• Optimize motion graphics for multiple platforms and formats.
• Stay updated on trends and technologies in motion graphics and VFX.

Skills

5+ years exp

Motion graphics

VFX

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Plugins

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Cinema 4D

Plugins (Boris/Optical)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and creative Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join their fully remote, award-winning creative team. You will be responsible for conceptualizing and producing high-impact animated graphics, visual effects (VFX), and motion design elements for a variety of projects within the Arts & Entertainment sector. This role requires a deep understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, and proficiency with industry-standard software. You will collaborate with directors, producers, and other artists to elevate the visual quality of content and bring creative visions to life, all within a flexible and supportive remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, animate, and composite sophisticated motion graphics and visual effects for broadcast, digital media, and interactive projects.
• Collaborate with creative directors and project teams to develop concepts, storyboards, and animatics.
• Create compelling visual elements, including titles, lower thirds, animated logos, and character animations.
• Ensure consistency in brand identity and aesthetic across all motion design work.
• Optimize motion graphics for various platforms and delivery formats.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in motion graphics, animation, and VFX.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Motion Graphics Designer , with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in animation and VFX.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D (or similar 3D software), and related plugins.
• Solid understanding of animation principles , typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) and compositing techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team structure, meeting deadlines effectively.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for pushing creative boundaries in the Arts & Entertainment field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Budget for continuous learning, software, and hardware upgrades.
• A fully remote work culture that values creativity, collaboration, and work-life balance.